JONES, Herbert (1852-1928) Kensington 1874; 1CL Kensington 1887-1923
He was active in the LA and a pioneer, among London librarians, in building up local topographical collections.
b. Ireland
educ. Dublin
went to London in 1872 as an art student, but owing to failing eyesight entered library work
"trained in the Heywood (now North Kensington) Public Library"
LA Council member
amateur etcher of book plates and other works
(YB 1897, 159; 1900, 147)
Kensington 1874; 1CL Kensington 1887-1923
He was active in the LA and a pioneer, among London librarians, in building up local topographical collections.
b. Ireland
educ. Dublin
went to London in 1872 as an art student, but owing to failing eyesight entered library work
"trained in the Heywood (now North Kensington) Public Library"
LA Council member
amateur etcher of book plates and other works
(YB 1897, 159; 1900, 147)